Igor Stravinsky Quiz

What was Igor Stravinsky's nationality by birth?

• Swiss

• French

• Russian

• American

Which of the following ballets was NOT composed by Igor Stravinsky?

• The Firebird

• Petrushka

• The Rite of Spring

• Swan Lake

During which war did Igor Stravinsky take refuge in Switzerland?

• World War II

• The Franco-Prussian War

• World War I

• The Cold War

In what year did Igor Stravinsky become a U.S. citizen?

• 1945

• 1951

• 1939

• 1965

Which musical styles did Stravinsky's style evolve to include?

• Baroque, Romanticism, controlled Classicism

• Post-Impressionism, primitivism, twelve-tone works

• Neo-Classicism, Expressionism, polytonality

• Serialism, Futurism, controlled Romanticism

What did Stravinsky contribute to in terms of rhythm?

• Simplification and standardization

• Revitalization and increased complexity

• Elimination of rhythm in favor of melody

• Focus on monorhythmic patterns

Who choreographed the ballet "The Rite of Spring"?

• Valentine Hugo

• Igor Stravinsky

• Vaslav Nijinsky

• W. W. Norton & Co.

What role did Valentine Hugo play in relation to "The Rite of Spring"?

• Composer

• Choreographer

• Sketch artist

• Publisher

What is the subtitle of "The Rite of Spring"?

• Scenes of Pagan Russia

• The Dawn of Spring

• Russian Folklore

• The Spring Dance

What does "The Rite of Spring" embody?

• The essence of classical ballet

• Cult of primitivism

• The beauty of Russian winters

• The transition of seasons